Tribe of Indians in the Amazon region of Peru has taken hostage at least eight officials, demanding help from the government, after the oil pollution of their lands, reports Reuters.

President of the state-owned energy company Petroperu German Velasquez said that the Indians in the captured area Mayuriaga helicopter together with officials and crew, insisting on the immediate solution of their problems.

It is reported that in February because of the pipeline break Petroperu on Indian lands spilled about 1,000 barrels of oil.